SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki

SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki is an American chain of independently owned and operated franchised stores based in Los Angeles, California.[1] They primarily serve Korean Bungeo-ppang (fish-shaped pastry) paired with soft serve, known together as ah-boong.[2]

SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki
TypePrivate
IndustryChain restaurant/Franchise
FoundedKoreatown, Los Angeles (2016 (2016))
FounderMatt Kim
Number of locations
26
Area served
United States
ProductsSoft serve & Taiyaki
Websitewww.somisomi.com

History

SomiSomi was founded in 2016 by Matt Kim in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, California[3] The location quickly gained popularity and built a cult-like following, resulting in a fast expansion across Southern California.[4][5]

In October 2018, SomiSomi opened their first location outside of California in Honolulu, Hawaii.[6]

In July 2019, SomiSomi began expanding into Texas. opening a location in Katy.[7] They would later open locations in Frisco, Carrollton, and Sugar Land.[8][9][10]

In June 2020, SomiSomi opened their first Nevada location in Las Vegas.[11]

References
  1. Woo, Candice. "Korean-Style Soft-Serve Ice Cream Swirls Into Mira Mesa". Eater San Diego. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  2. Espinosa, Cristin. "Crepes and fish-shaped cakes: 5 must-visit Asian dessert spots at Frisco Ranch". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  3. "Meet Matt Kim of SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki in Koreatown". VoyageLA. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  4. Addison, Brian. "Popular Korean soft serve creamery SomiSomi coming to Bixby Knolls". Long Beach Post. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  5. "SoCal's SomiSomi Brings Their Taiyaki And Soft Serve To The Bay Area With South Bay Location". Alt 105.3. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  6. Braiotta, Kelli. "Wait, Ala Moana has a third soft serve: SomiSomi is open". Frolic Hawaii. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  7. Rubottom, Cicely. "This Popular California Ice Cream & Taiyaki Shop Just Opened Its First Texas Location In Katy". Narcity. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  8. Hall, Christine. "SomiSomi to open in Sugar Land". Community Impact News. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  9. Albee, Amanda. "Popular LA Soft Serve Shop SomiSomi Opens in Frisco". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  10. McCarthy, Amy. "SomiSomi's Ice Cream Stuffed Pastries Will Soon Arrive in Carrollton". Eater Dallas. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  11. Martin, Bradley. "Two Korean Dessert Restaurants Open in Chinatown's Shanghai Plaza". Eater Las Vegas. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
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